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Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin

Heralded as “the greatest songwriter that has ever lived,” by George Gershwin, Irving Berlin is known for innumerable American classics such as “White Christmas,” “God Bless America,” “Anything You Can Do,” and “Top Hat, White Tie and Tails.” Songwriter Jerome Kern said it all: “Irving Berlin…IS American music.” In...

Lisa Fischer

Despite standing in the shadows for much of her career, Lisa Fischer is widely considered to be one of the most powerful vocalists on the planet. After years of performing with artists like The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, Sting, Chris Botti and countless other superstars, Fischer has begun to return to the front of the stage, leading her small...

Borromeo String Quartet 25th Anniversary Series

Through its visionary performances, the Borromeo String Quartet has become one of the most important string quartets of our time. For 25 years, the group has built a vast repertoire and performed worldwide with many of today’s great composers and artists. This season, in addition to their regular spring concert, the Gardner is thrilled to...

Through its visionary performances, the Borromeo String Quartet has become one of the most important string quartets of our time. For 25 years, the group has built a vast repertoire and performed...more

Ordinary Days - A Modern Musical

The Opposite of People, a new theater company in the greater Boston area, presents Ordinary Days. Performing July 30 - August 1 at 8pm and August 1 - 2 at 2pm at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown, MA.

From one of musical theatre's most exciting new composers, Adam Gwon, comes Ordinary Days, a refreshingly honest and funny...

The Opposite of People, a new theater company in the greater Boston area, presents Ordinary Days. Performing July 30 - August 1 at 8pm and August 1 - 2 at 2pm at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in...more

Summer on the Emerald Necklace

Join us for a free concert series in the park on Sunday, August 2nd! The Longwood Symphony Orchestra Ensemble will be performing at 6:00 pm at Allerton Overlook in Olmsted Park. Enjoy food trucks, and the sweet sounds of summer with family and friends of all ages. For the young and young- at-heart, there is an hour of fun and games before...

"Fun Tunes, Fun Times" Concert on Chelmsford Common

The Chelmsford Community Band continues its decades-long tradition of providing free outdoor music on Chelmsford Common August 4th with a concert celebrating the awesome and absurd music of cartoons. Featuring familiar themes like the Simpsons opening music and Wagner’s “Ride of the Valkyries” (a.k.a. “Kill the Wabbit”), this...

The Greenway Sessions: Nicolas Castaneda

The Nicolás Castañeda Group is a musical project based on contemporary Colombian music. With traditional Colombian music as the structural foundation and with the influence of jazz, classical, and contemporary composition techniques, this group was founded in 2013 at Berklee College of Music. Since then, they have...

Revels Boston Harbor Cruise & Sing II

This summer join us on a 2-hour sunset cruise around beautiful Boston Harbor. We'll sing sea chanteys and more while enjoying a cool ocean breeze and fabulous vistas. Revels music director George Emlen and musician David Coffin lead the fun. Don't know the words? No probelm! A copy of The Revels Book of Sea Songs and Chanteys...

Musikgarten Family Music

For ages 1-3. Designed for caregivers and their babies/toddlers to take together, these weekly classes help you learn how to play musically with your children. Together you’ll sing, chant, move, dance, listen, and play simple instruments, all activities that bridge the natural connection between music and movement.

For ages 1-3. Designed for caregivers and their babies/toddlers to take together, these weekly classes help you learn how to play musically with your children. Together you’ll sing, chant, move,...more

NEW YORK, NY (June, 2015) – Fresh off a triumphant residency at Sweetwater Music Hall in the San Francisco Bay Area and following his Tribute to Jerry Garcia tour in the east, Steve Kimock, with...more

An Evening With Rich Robinson

A founding member of The Black Crowes, guitarist Rich Robinson has entered into a remarkably successful solo career that stands confidently independent of his previous, multi-platinum selling band. Robinson, who played lead guitar while his brother Chris Robinson took...

Tito Puente Latin Music Series 2015

The Tito Puente Latin Music Series takes place in July and August at outdoor locations across Boston. The six-concert Tito Puente Latin Music Series returns to Boston parks on Thursdays in July and August with a soundscape of salsa, bolero, danzón, Afro-Latin, Caribbean, jazz, funk, R&B, and more. Performers include Berklee College of...

Nemes / Deal Casino / The Whiskey Boys / Jeremiah Tall

Nemes has made its mark on the Boston music scene by playing everywhere from subway stations to rock venues across the city. Led by dual frontmen, this literal band of brothers has worked its way into the New England music scene, seeping into the ears of listeners all over the Northeast. With their upcoming album I Carry Your Heart dropping...

Nemes has made its mark on the Boston music scene by playing everywhere from subway stations to rock venues across the city. Led by dual frontmen, this literal band of brothers has worked its way...more

Young Musicians' Summer Chamber Music Workshop (9-18 years)

Discover the joys of playing in a small group of musicians, while developing repertoire and sight-reading experience. Rehearse with a coach, practice parts individually and as a group, participate in musical games and concepts, and a final performance on August 7. Two years experience with private lessons is the minimum requirement for...

Discover the joys of playing in a small group of musicians, while developing repertoire and sight-reading experience. Rehearse with a coach, practice parts individually and as a group, participate...more

Andy Grammer and American Authors

New York-raised singer-songwriter Andy Grammer has gone from a hustling street performer in Santa Monica to platinum-selling recording artist. With his 2011 self-titled debut album, he became the first male pop star in a decade to reach the Top 10 at Adult Pop Radio on his first two singles, "Keep Your Head Up" and...

Oneida with special guest Lee Ranaldo

Brooklyn-based band Oneida and special guest Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth perform live amidst an enveloping 12-screen video installation by Clifford Ross that transforms Courtyard D into a twisting world of color and light, part of Ross’ multi-part exhibition,Landscape Seen & Imagined.

Brooklyn-based band Oneida and special guest Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth perform live amidst an enveloping 12-screen video installation by Clifford Ross that transforms Courtyard D into a twisting...more

Summer of Stars - Music Under the Tent Festival 2015; Charley's Aunt

Join us for our Summer of Stars - Music Under the Tent Festival 2015! A summer long festval of music and wine. Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday one hour prior to each Peterborough Players curtain time. Listen to some great music and purchase an imported wine supplied by our sponsor, Centeur Imports. Award-winning wines and meads from...

CCA Homecoming Series Presents: Jacy Dawn in Concert

Jacy Dawn is a flourishing singer/songwriter in the Nashville music scene. As a singer and performer, Jacy has shared the stage and opened for artists such as LeAnn Rimes, Reba McEntire, Wynonna, Willie Nelson, Vince Gill and Amy Grant.

Zaid Tabani / Woolf

Originally from Southern California, Zaid Tabani's career was heavily bolstered by the boom of the internet and the ensuing collapse of the music industry's walls. Free to produce and sell the kind of hip-hop he wanted to make, Tabani gained a cult following online with "World Warrior," "Evolve," and "Prime." His music...

Soundscapes

Explore Spectacle Island with your ears and discover musical performances set atop the tallest point in the Harbor Islands, and alongside sandy beaches. Soundscapes brings together Boston-area musicians and performing ensembles for an afternoon of acoustic performances across Spectacle’s terrain. Classical chamber music meets...

30th Anniversary Citizens Bank Pops By The Sea

The Citizens Bank Pops by the Sea concert is Cape Cod’s single largest cultural event. For each of the past twenty-nine years we have welcomed one of the nation’s finest and best-loved musical ensembles – the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra – to the Hyannis Village Green.

Gospelfest 2015

The Boston Gospelfest is an annual music event in New England held one day every July. Taking place at Boston City Hall Plaza, Boston Gospelfest attracts more than 15,000 people a year with soulful tunes from esteemed gospel musicians. Past Boston Gospelfest performers include Dottie Peoples, Kirk Franklin, Israel Houghton, and New Breed.

Boston Fuzzstival 2015

The goal of Boston Fuzzstival is to highlight some of the best bands in the region that make psychedelic/fuzz/garage/surf rock and to help bring people together to celebrate our local music community. Boston Fuzzstival 2015 is a 3 day event, with 2 shows at The Middle East Upstairs and the 3rd show at The Middle East Downstairs. View a full...

The World Goes Round: The Music of Kander and Ebb

Tickets are now on sale for Marblehead Little Theatre’s production of “The World Goes ‘Round”. Music and Lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb. The show is being directed by Anne Lucas and produced by Susan Parker with musical direction by Bill Sano. The show will showcase the talents of Karin Anderson, John Archer, Nora...

Green Day's American Idiot

Join the teenage ACTors of Arlington Children's Theatre as they perform Green Day's groundbreaking Broadway musical, American Idiot. Johnny, Tunny and Will struggle to find meaning in a post-9/11 world. When the three disgruntled men flee the constraints of their hometown for the thrills of city life, their paths are quickly...

Rickie Lee Jones

Working in the sweet spot between folk, jazz and pop since the late 70’s, Rickie Lee Jones remains an artist of boundless curiosity with a sophisticated cool sensibility. Ever since her sparkling debut, Jones has created music that consistently defies easy categorization, an aesthetic she continues with her soon-to-be-released new record.

"Band Favorites" Concert on Chelmsford Common

The Chelmsford Community Band continues its decades-long tradition of providing free outdoor music on Chelmsford Common August 11th with a concert program entirely planned by band members. The fun is contagious when the musicians pick all of the pieces they enjoy playing the best. Spread your blanket on the grass or bring your lawn chairs to...

The Chelmsford Community Band continues its decades-long tradition of providing free outdoor music on Chelmsford Common August 11th with a concert program entirely planned by band members. The fun...more

The Greenway Sessions: Andrea Charls

Andrea Charls was born in Limassol, Cyprus. In 2012 she was nominated by the Hollywood Music in Media Awards for her single “What Ya Wanna Do.” She graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2013. During her musical career, she has had the opportunity to work with the flamenco singer José Mercéand...

Dorothy Curran Wednesday Night Concert Series

Now celebrating 43 years as Boston’s longest running outdoor concert series, these performances feature exciting, non-stop entertainment for music lovers of all ages. Presented by Mayor Martin J. Walsh in partnership with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. The series will consist of four shows all on City Hall Plaza: July 15,...

Mikarimba

A trailblazing jazz supergroup featuring the ebullient Mika Stoltzman on marimba, the great Steve Gadd on drums, bass legend Eddie Gomez and clarinet master Richard Stoltzman, Mikarimba has built its reputation with a focus on deep, pulsing grooves and infectious arrangements.

Harborwalk: Sounds Zahili Gonzalez Zamora Project

Funk, soul, jazz improvisation, and the traditions of Cuban music are the sparkplugs that drive the Zahili Gonzaleez Zamora Project. Zahili Gonzalez Zamora, trained at Havana’s National Conservatory of Music, was playing classical music ten hours a day by age 14 and it was only after touring as a professional musician that she...

Radio 92.9 Copley Concert Series: Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness

A summer tradition, Radio 92.9 Copley Square Concert Series presents Andrew McMahon and the Wilderness. Former vocalist for Jack’s Mannequin, Andrew McMahon is now writing solo material and performing live. His music is a balancing act that permeates not only his life but also mixing the electronic and the acoustic, the modern and the...

Rockport Jazz Festival: Alicia Olatuja

A dazzling young singer just now entering the height of her powers, Alicia Olatuja has quickly rocketed into the public consciousness on the strength of her wondrously supple voice and dynamic live presence. The Brooklyn (by way of St. Louis) vocalist flirts with jazz, soul, gospel and world music, but has discovered a sound that is entirely...

Skinny Pigeons

Two birdbrained young rapscallions from across the United States congregate in Boston to form a fusion of noisy punk rock, gypsy jazz, and funk stylings that could only be summed up by one phrase: Skinny Pigeons. This power duo combines the eccentric and eclectic songwriting of traveller and guitarist Joey Luna (Boulder, Colorado) with...

Suzuki Preschool Summer Camp

Come and join us for a fun filled summer at the Suzuki Preschool of Newton. Enjoy weekly themes with daily crafts/activities, lots of water play with sprinklers and small pools and even explore our exciting music program. This is a great way to stay cool and have a blast during the summer months. We are offering...

Adult Summer Chamber Music Workshop

Explore the enjoyment of playing in a small group of musicians. Work on repertoire and gain sight-reading experience under the guidance of our professional faculty. The workshop will conclude with a final performance on August 14. Placement auditions will be held in mid-March. All levels welcome.

Explore the enjoyment of playing in a small group of musicians. Work on repertoire and gain sight-reading experience under the guidance of our professional faculty. The workshop will conclude with...more

Who's Next: The Ultimate Who Tribute Show

Who’s Next is the ultimate tribute to one of rocks greatest bands, The Who!

Who’s Next has been mesmerizing fans for over twenty years performing nationally. With exact replicas of guitars, drums, amps, and clothing, the show gives audiences the full experience of being at a Who concert. Not only does Who’s...

Tyler Farr at Indian Ranch

Tyler Farr will be coming to Indian Ranch. Tyler Farr’s a thinker, an observer of the human condition, a man in the middle of a surging testosterone country movement in today’s Nashville who insists on digging a little deeper, getting a little realer and owning how hard it can be. With little fanfare, ‘Redneck...

Rockport Jazz Festival: Joey Alexander Trio

A jazz piano prodigy from the island of Bali, Joey Alexander has the chops and unteachable swing of a seasoned musician far beyond his 11 years of age. The minute Alexander sits down and begins to play, however, the surprise and wonder of his youth gets quickly overshadowed by the mature...